The Ghana Education Service (GES) has opened the teacher recruitment portal for the recruitment of a total of 7,000 teachers for 152 districts scattered across 16 regions. The recruitment, which is open to all qualified applicants. The vacancies opened are all for basic school teachers. When applying, pick districts in the Savannah, North East, or Oti regions. These have the highest vacancy rates and the lowest competition compared to the 50,000 total applicants.
The three categories of applicants GES will recruit basic schools teachers from
- All trained teachers who have graduated from accredited colleges of education in Ghana and are seeking employment in public basic schools.
- All graduates who’ve successfully completed their various programs from various accredited tertiary institutions.
- All applicants who hold a Diploma in Basic Education (DBE) or other recognized education-related diploma qualifications and are seeking employment in public basic schools.
Where do I apply?
- All three categories of teacher are to visit the recruitment portal here >>> https://gesrecruitment.gedp.tech/
- On the page, choose the category that defines your qualification from the Graduates (University) Applicants, Graduates (College of Education) Applicants, and the Diploma Applicants. This will help you to know the requirements for applying that corresponds with you.
- 1. Click the Apply button
- Enter your Ghana Card number correctly.
- Enter your Application ID
- Proceed with the registration when the form opens.
- Upload documents as requested, such as your academic certificates and licensure certificate, among others required on your dashboard.
- Fill in all your accurate personal details.
- Review details carefully to ensure there are no errors
- Submit the form on the portal.
- Print the confirmation slip and keep it safely. You can save it on your computer or email as well.
The 152 districts GES will have 7000 teaching staffs from
This is a comprehensive breakdown of the districts listed in the official GES 2026/2027 recruitment announcement. We have organized them by region to help readers easily identify the specific “deprived” or “priority” areas where they can apply to increase their chances of being part of the 7,000 successful candidates.
There are 16 regions and a total of 152 districts specifically listed in this recruitment cycle. With some 50,000 teachers projected to apply for the opened 700 vacancies, only 14% of applicants are likely to be successful. This translates to an average of about 46 teachers per district being posted.
It is important to note that while Ghana has 261 districts in total, the GES is only recruiting for the 152 districts listed below.
2026 GES Recruitment: District Count by Region
| # | Region | Number of Districts Listed | Priority Level |
| 1 | Ashanti | 25 | High |
| 2 | Upper East | 13 | Very High |
| 3 | Northern | 13 | Very High |
| 4 | Central | 14 | Medium |
| 5 | Oti | 10 | High |
| 6 | Upper West | 9 | Very High |
| 7 | Oti | 10 | High |
| 8 | Western North | 9 | High |
| 9 | Western | 9 | High |
| 10 | Volta | 9 | Medium |
| 11 | Eastern | 7 | Medium |
| 12 | Savannah | 7 | Very High |
| 13 | Ahafo | 6 | Medium |
| 14 | North East | 6 | Very High |
| 15 | Greater Accra | 6 | Low (Highly Competitive) |
| 16 | Bono | 5 | Medium |
| Total | 16 Regions | 152 Districts | 7,000 Slots Available |
READ: GES 2026 Teacher Recruitment for College of Education Applicants: Everything you need to know
Official 2026 GES Recruitment Districts by Region
When applying for the 2026 GES recruitment in the 152 districts with vacancies , it is important to know where the district is. Below are all the districts with vacancies in the 16 regions.
| Region | Districts Listed for Recruitment |
| Ahafo | Asunafo South, Asutifi South, Asutifi North, Asunafo North, Tano South, Tano North |
| Bono | Tain, Banda, Dormaa West, Berekum West, Jaman North |
| Ashanti | Adansi South, Adansi Asokwa, Adansi North, Afigya Kwabre, Afigya Kwabre North, Ahafo Ano North, Ahafo Ano South East, Ahafo Ano South West, Akrofuom, Amansie Central, Amansie South, Amansie West, Asante Akim North, Asante Akim South, Atwima Mponua, Atwima Nwabiagya North, Bekwai Municipal, Bosome Freho, Bosomtwe, Ejura-Sekyedumase, Offinso North, Sekyere Afram Plains, Sekyere Central, Sekyere Kumawu, Juaben Municipal |
| Savannah | Bole, Central Gonja, East Gonja, North East Gonja, North Gonja, Sawla-Tuna-Kalba, West Gonja |
| Northern | Gushegu, Karaga, Kpandai, Kumbungu, Mion, Nanton, Nanumba North, Nanumba South, Saboba, Savelugu, Tatale, Tolon, Yendi, Zabzugu |
| Eastern | Kwahu Afram Plains South, Kwahu Afram Plains North, Upper Manya Krobo, Ayensuano, Fanteakwa North, Achiase, Akyemansa |
| Greater Accra | Ada East, Ada West, Ningo Prampram, Shai Osudoku, Ga South, Ga West |
| Upper West | Wa East, Wa West, Nadowli Kaleo, Daffiama-Bussie-Issa, Lambussie, Nandom Municipal, Lawra Municipal, Jirapa Municipal, Sissala East Municipal |
| Upper East | Pusiga, Binduri, Bawku Municipal, Builsa South, Talensi, Garu, Bongo, Tempane, Kassena-Nankana West, Bawku West, Builsa North Municipal, Nabdam, Bolgatanga East |
| Oti | Biakoye, Guan, Jasikan, Kadjebi, Krachi East, Krachi Nchumuru, Krachi West, Nkwanta North, Nkwanta South |
| Volta | Adaklu, Afadzato South, Central Tongu, Ho West, South Dayi, Anloga, Agotime-Ziope, North Dayi, North Tongu |
| North East | West Mamprusi, East Mamprusi, Bunkpurugu Nyanpanduri, Mamprugu Moaduri, Yunyoo-Nasuan, Chereponi |
| Central | Upper Denkyira West, Abura Asebu Kwamankese, Asikuma Odoben Brakwa, Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira, Upper Denkyira East, Assin South, Assin North, Ekumfi, Twifo Atti-Morkwa, Ajumako Enyan Essiam, Agona East, Awutu Senya, Gomoa West, Gomoa Central |
| Western | Wassa Amenfi East, Wassa Amenfi West, Wassa Amenfi Central, Wassa West, Prestea Huni-Valley, Jomoro, Nzema East, Ellembelle, Mpohor-Fiase |
| Western North | Aowin, Bia East, Bia West, Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai, Bodi, Juaboso, Sefwi Akontombra, Sefwi Wiawso, Suaman |
Now that you know how to apply for 2026 GES recruitment in the 152 districts with vacancies and the districts with such vacancies, go ahead to start the process, and good luck.
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